The Hold Steady Performs “Southtown Girls” at Rock the Garden 2012

With traffic zooming by on Hennepin Avenue, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden lit up behind the band, and many of the landmarks in the Hold Steady’s tunes just a stone’s throw away, it was hard not to get goosebumps during songs like “Southtown Girls.” Frontman Craig Finn was generous with his praise of the city, clearly reveling in the opportunity to play for a sea of hometown fans.

Rock the Garden 2012 is copresented by the Walker Art Center and 89.3 The Current. Video produced by tpt’s MN Original.